Genesis 28:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jacob made a promise to God, saying, 'If God will stay with me and protect me on this journey I'm taking, and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jacob is making a conditional promise to God, asking for His protection, provision, and presence during his uncertain journey ahead.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs right after Jacob's famous dream of the ladder to heaven at Bethel, where God appeared to him and promised to bless him. Jacob was fleeing from his brother Esau's anger after deceiving their father Isaac to steal Esau's blessing. He was traveling alone toward his uncle Laban's house in a distant land, uncertain of what lay ahead.

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